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Cat ®

242B Series 3
SKID STEER LOADER

FEATURES:
The Cat® 242B Series 3 Skid Steer Loader, with its vertical lift design,  Advanced hydraulic system is designed for maximum power
delivers extended reach and lift height for quick and easy truck loading. and reliability.
Its stability and lifting performance provides excellent material handling.  Optional high flow system provides increased auxiliary hydraulic
The 242B Series 3 features the following: performance with 117 L/min (31 gal/min) of flow for applications that
 Ergonomic operator station features easy to use pilot operated joystick
demand increased work tool performance.
controls for reduced operator fatigue and increased productivity.  Easy routine maintenance helps reduce machine downtime for
 High performance power train provides high engine horsepower
greater productivity.
and torque, allowing part-throttle operation for lower sound levels  Broad range of performance matched Cat® Work Tools make the
and fuel consumption. Cat Skid Steer Loader the most versatile machine on the jobsite.

Specifications
Engine Operating Specifications*
Engine Model Cat® C3.4 DIT Rated Operating Capacity 975 kg 2,150 lb
Gross Power SAE J1995 56 kW 75 hp Rated Operating Capacity 1000 kg 2,200 lb
Net Power SAE 1349/ISO 9249 53 kW 71 hp with Optional Counterweight
Displacement 3.3 L 201 in3 Tipping Load 1950 kg 4,300 lb
Stroke 120 mm 4.7 in Breakout Force, Tilt Cylinder 2204 kg 4,507 lb
Bore 94 mm 3.7 in
Cab
Weights* ROPS SAE J1040 MAY94,
Operating Weight 3179 kg 7,008 lb ISO 3471:1994
FOPS SAE J/ISO 3449 APR98
Level I, ISO 3449:1992 Level I
Power Train
FOPS Level II SAE J/ISO 3449 APR98
Travel Speed (Forward or Reverse) Level II, ISO 3449:1992
One Speed 12.4 km/h 7.7 mph Level II (optional)
Two Speed Option 18.4 km/h 11.4 mph
Service Refill Capacities
Hydraulic System Chain Box, each side 6L 1.6 gal
Hydraulic Flow – Standard: Cooling System 10 L 2.6 gal
Loader Hydraulic Pressure 23 000 kPa 3,335 psi Engine Crankcase 9L 2.4 gal
Loader Hydraulic Flow 83 L/min 22 gal/min Fuel Tank 58 L 15.3 gal
Hydraulic Power (calculated) 31.9 kW 42.8 hp Hydraulic System 55 L 14.5 gal
Hydraulic Flow – High Flow: Hydraulic Tank 35 L 9.2 gal
Loader Hydraulic Pressure 23 000 kPa 3,335 psi
Loader Hydraulic Flow 117 L/min 31 gal/min
Hydraulic Power (calculated) 45 kW 60.3 hp

* Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based


on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, 1 speed, OROPS, 1676 mm (66 in) dirt
bucket, Cat 12x16.5 tires, no optional counterweights and manual quick
coupler (unless otherwise noted).
242B Series 3 Skid Steer Loader
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STANDARD EQUIPMENT
ELECTRICAL
 12 volt Electrical System
20 13
15 17  90 ampere Alternator
8
5  Automatic Glow Plug Activation
6  Heavy Duty Battery, 880 CCA
18  Ignition Key Start/Stop Switch
9 14
4
 Lights: Gauge Backlighting, Two Rear Tail Lights, Two Adjustable Front
11 and Rear Halogen Lights, Dome Light
16
10 7 OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
12 1
2
 Gauges: Fuel Level, Hour Meter
3  Operator Warning System Indicators: Air Filter Restriction, Alternator
Output, Armrest Raised/Operator Out of Seat, Engine Coolant
Dimensions* Temperature, Engine Oil Pressure, Glow Plug Activation, Hydraulic
1 Wheelbase 1094 mm 43.1 in Filter Restriction, Hydraulic Oil Temperature, Parking Brake Engaged
2 Length w/o Bucket 2760 mm 108.7 in  Vinyl Seat
 Pull Down Ergonomic Contoured Armrest
3 Length w/Bucket on Ground 3437 mm 135.3 in
 Control Interlock System, when operator leaves seat or armrest raised:
4 Height to Top of Cab 2019 mm 79 in Hydraulic System Disables, Hydrostatic Transmission Disables,
5 Maximum Overall Height 3918 mm 154 in Parking Brake Engages
6 Bucket Pin Height at Maximum Lift 3086 mm 121 in  ROPS Cab, Open, Tilt Up
7 Bucket Pin Height at Carry Position 228 mm 9 in  FOPS, Level I
 Top and Rear Windows
8 Reach at Maximum Lift and Dump 622 mm 24 in
 Floor Mat
9 Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump 2333 mm 92 in  Interior Rear View Mirror
10 Ground Clearance 178 mm 7 in  12 volt Electric Socket
11 Departure Angle 28°  Horn
12 Bumper Overhang Behind Rear Axle 989 mm 39 in  Backup Alarm
13 Maximum Dump Angle 50° POWER TRAIN
14 Vehicle Width over Tires 1676 mm 66 in  Cat® C3.4 DIT Tier 4 Interim/Stage IIIA Compliant Diesel Engine
15 Turning Radius from Center – Machine Rear 1556 mm 61 in  Air Cleaner, Dual Element, Radial Seal
 S·O·SSM Sampling Valve, Hydraulic Oil
16 Turning Radius from Center – Coupler 1311 mm 52 in
 Filters: Spin on, Hydraulic
17 Turning Radius from Center – Bucket 2092 mm 82 in  Filters: Bayonet-type, Fuel and Water Separator
18 Maximum Reach w/Arms Parallel to Ground 1216 mm 48 in  Tilt Up Radiator/Hydraulic Oil Cooler
19 Rack Back Angle at Maximum Height 88°  Muffler, Standard
20 Bucket Pin Reach at Maximum Lift 254 mm 10 in  Spring Applied, Hydraulically Released Parking Brakes
 Hydrostatic Transmission
MANDATORY EQUIPMENT  Four Wheel Chain Drive
 Quick Coupler, Mechanical or Hydraulic OTHER
 Seat Belt, 50 mm (2 in) or 75 mm (3 in)  Engine Enclosure, Lockable
 EU Preparation Package (includes Demand Fan) (Europe only)  Extended Life Antifreeze, –36° C (–33° F)
 Machine Tie Down Points (4)
COMFORT PACKAGE (must select one of the following)  Support, Lift Arm
 Open ROPS (C0): Static Seat  Hydraulic Oil Level Sight Gauge
 Open ROPS (C1): Suspension Seat, Deluxe Headliner  Radiator Coolant Level Sight Gauge
 Radiator, Expansion Bottle
 Enclosed ROPS (C2): C1 + Heater, Cab Door, Side Windows, Cup Holder,
 Cat® ToughGuard™ Hose
Cab Debris Barrier
 Auxiliary, Hydraulics, Continuous Flow
 Enclosed ROPS (C3): C2 + Air Conditioner
 Heavy Duty, Flat Faced Quick Disconnects
CONTROL PACKAGE (must select one of the following)  Split D-Ring to Route Work Tool Hoses Along Side of Left Lift Arm
 Electrical Outlet, Beacon
 Control Package 1: On/Off Auxiliary Hydraulics Basic
 Belly Pan Cleanout
 Control Package 2: Proportional Auxiliary Hydraulics Deluxe, 1 Speed
 Control Package 3: Proportional Auxiliary Hydraulics Deluxe, 1 Speed, OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS
Work Tool Harness  Counterweight, increases rated operating capacity 23 kg (50 lb)
 Control Package 4: Proportional Auxiliary Hydraulics Deluxe, 2 Speed  Variable Speed Demand Fan
 Control Package 5: Proportional Auxiliary Hydraulics Deluxe, 2 Speed,  Beacon, Rotating
Work Tool Harness  Engine Block Heater – 120V or 240V
 Oil, Hydraulic, Cold Operation
 Control Package 6: High Flow Hydraulics, 1 Speed
 Paint, Custom
 Control Package 7: High Flow Hydraulics, 2 Speed

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